The exhibition brings together a striking installation of 108 canvases that rise like pagodas, forming a shrine‑like presence. The work invites viewers to move through a rhythmic field of ochre, terracotta, deep green and earthy brown, turning repetition into a meditative practice rooted in Indian spiritual numerology.

Curated by Ritu Chopra and Vikas Singh for the group show Up Next: A New Wave of Contemporary Art, the program runs at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery in Worli from 22‑28 September. It gathers around 45‑50 pieces ranging from abstract paintings and ink works to mixed‑media impasto and large‑scale installations, reflecting a broad spectrum of contemporary Indian practice.

A contrasting monumental textile sculpture occupies the gallery, constructed from fibre, fabric and reclaimed textiles. Through sewing and knitting the piece becomes an architectural form that reshapes circulation and raises questions of labour, gender, sustainability and collective memory.

Artists hail from cities across India—Gurugram, Guwahati, Aurangabad, Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune—as well as from Norway, Russia and the United States. Their diverse origins underscore a shift away from a metro‑centric narrative, highlighting a decentralized, experimental scene that embraces slow, handmade techniques alongside bold, globally resonant abstraction.

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